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Hamilton and Waikato Tourism appoints new chief executive
Greenwell has been interim general manager since the departure of Jason Dawson.
Waikato offers mighty good fun these school holidays
The Waikato region is jam-packed with fun, boredom-buster experiences.
Sir John Kirwan hits the road in name of kids' mental health
He will be in Hamilton as part of a national trip for children's mental health initiative.
Region in bid to increase immunisation rates
Health experts are warning we are primed for potential outbreaks of other illnesses
Goalkeepers shine as Te Awamutu and Melville draw
Matariki weekend had an eventful round of football matches for Te Awamutu AFC
Game-changing development opportunity opens for Te Aroha
The council bought land to develop for industrial purposes and attract businesses.
Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.
Matariki weekend events drew special guests to Hamilton
Hamilton Lake concert, kite day and special arts programme launch drew crowds to Hamilton.
Pirongia on top of table
In the clash of the mountain men, Pirongia took down Taupiri last Saturday.
Waikato MMR vaccination campaign starts to show results
173 doses have been administered to kids whose caregivers were contacted by the DHB.
How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster
A presenter says sea levels could rise much more quickly than district council data shows.
Museum's new gallery a move away from Euro-centric image
Thames Museum set to unveil taonga from life before European settlers.
Building Our Future Together – Te Whakarewa o Nga Tirohanga Whānau
Baha'i hui to build a future together.
Kīngitanga mourns tumuaki Anaru Tamihana
Māoridom is mourning the loss of tumuaki and kingmaker Anaru Tamihana of Ngāti Hauā.
Cyclist killed after truck collision named
Police have named the woman who died following a fatal crash in Hamilton on Monday.
Health experts warn of Covid-19 and flu co-infection
Covid-19 and the flu are circulating in our communities.
SH29 closed: Two people airlifted with serious injuries
Emergency services were called around 7.45am.
OceanaGold mine: Waihi environmental group to challenge mining consents
OceanaGold wants to set up an underground mine north of Waihi.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Apakura host first Matariki event
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Apakura get behind Matariki celebrations.
Waikato honey creates a buzz on international stage
Two Waikato honey producers win big at this year's London International Honey Awards.
Focus: Erosion threatens homes at Port Waikato
Waikato resident Josephine Poland talks about the erosion that threatens her beachside home. Video / Mike Scott
'Broken soul': Woman with fractures waits 11 days for surgery
Woman whisked to Waikato Hospital for urgent surgery endured lengthy wait in wrong ward.
WoolWorks commits $2.4m to support new industry good organisation
WoolWorks invests in industry good group Wool Impact Ltd
Waikato Expressway speed bumped up to 110km/h
The increase will be in place from July 13.
Regional council grants $2m to four predator control projects
Pest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.
Wedding fallout grows: Māori King's Office strips son and heir of royal title
The rift widened after Whatumoana Paki married Rangimarie Tahana.
Waikato handed guardianship of Kīngitanga by all iwi leaders
The Kīngitanga was established in 1858 to unite Māori and is still as relevant today.
40 hour famine fundraiser puts nachos on menu of homeless shelter
Hamiltonian Tanika Naidoo takes up challenge to make 40 meals in 40 hours to raise funds.
Council-iwi partnerships guide key decisions for new road and park names
Council commitment is that te reo Māori is seen, heard and celebrated.
Three homes of up to three storeys per section will see city grow up, not just out
Finer details including specific rules and affected properties still being worked through.
Hamilton's economy ahead of other metro cities
City's diverse economy anchored by a wide range of productive sectors
Waikato software specialist in expansion mode
Team includes software architects, developers, testers, and support analysts.